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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.66, 622.03 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.66, 622.03 and 271.41 is: 374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.66 : 622.03 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.66/622.03 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.66x = 622.03 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.66x = 168,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,825.16/450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.62

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